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2 CMYK WITH ANSWERS This 2nd collection of examination papers for the revised Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE) provides all the exam practice you need It contains: • • • • • • • four official examination papers that provide authentic exam practice a helpful overview of the Cambridge English: First exam to familiarise you with its format attractive visual material to help you practise for the paired Speaking test photocopiable answer sheets so you can practise transferring your answers a clear explanation of marking and grading, illustrated by authentic sample answers recording scripts and answer keys frameworks to help you prepare for the Speaking test Also available: Separate Audio CDs (Recorded material for the Listening paper) Student’s Book without answers Student’s Book with answers with (downloadable) audio Online versions as Cambridge English: First Tests 5–8 on CEFR level: C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 Cambridge English exam: Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools FIRST WITH ANSWERS Go digital! Go org.uk WITH ANSWERS FIRST STUDENT’S BOOK WITH ANSWERS CVR FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH EXAMINATION PAPERS 9781316503577 FIRST FIRST Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) for Schools Cambridge English: Key (KET) Cambridge English: Key (KET) for Schools AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS ISBN 978 107 69591 9781316503577cvr.indd 03/06/2016 12:42 FIRST WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC EXAMINATION PAPERS Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org/elt Cambridge English Language Assessment www.cambridgeenglish.org Information on this title: www.cambridge.org/9781316503577 © Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2016 It is normally necessary for written permission for copying to be obtained in advance from a publisher The sample answer sheets at the back of this book are designed to be copied and distributed in class The normal requirements are waived here and it is not necessary to write to Cambridge University Press for permission for an individual teacher to make copies for use within his or her own classroom Only those pages that carry the wording ‘© UCLES 2016 Photocopiable’ may be copied First published 2016 Printed in Spain by GraphyCems A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-316-50357-7 Student’s Book with answers ISBN 978-1-316-50356-0 Student’s Book with answers with Audio ISBN 978-1-316-50298-3 Student’s Book without answers ISBN 978-1-316-50354-6 Audio CDs (2) The publishers have no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate Information regarding prices, travel timetables, and other factual information given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but the publishers not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter Contents Introduction Test Reading and Use of English Writing Listening Speaking 20 22 28 Test Reading and Use of English Writing Listening Speaking 30 42 44 50 Test Reading and Use of English Writing Listening Speaking 52 64 66 72 Test Reading and Use of English Writing Listening Speaking 74 86 88 94 Test Test Test Test Frames for the Speaking test Frames for the Speaking test Frames for the Speaking test Frames for the Speaking test 95 98 101 104 Marks and results 107 Test Test Test Test Key and transcript Key and transcript Key and transcript Key and transcript 120 132 144 156 Sample answer sheets 168 Thanks and acknowledgements 175 Visual materials for the Speaking test colour section Introduction This collection of four complete practice tests comprises papers from the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination; students can practise these tests on their own or with the help of a teacher The Cambridge English: First examination is part of a suite of general English examinations produced by Cambridge English Language Assessment This suite consists of five examinations that have similar characteristics but are designed for different levels of English language ability Within the five levels, Cambridge English: First is at Level B2 in the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment It has also been accredited by Ofqual, the statutory regulatory authority in England, at Level in the National Qualifications Framework The Cambridge English: First examination is widely recognised in commerce and industry, and in individual university faculties and other educational institutions Examination Council of Europe Framework Level UK National Qualifications Framework Level Cambridge English: Proficiency Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) C2 Cambridge English: Advanced Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) C1 Cambridge English: First First Certificate in English (FCE) B2 Cambridge English: Preliminary Preliminary English Test (PET) B1 Entry Cambridge English: Key Key English Test (KET) A2 Entry Further information The information contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam For a full description of all of the above exams, including information about task types, testing focus and preparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from Cambridge English Language Assessment at the address below or from the website at: www.CambridgeEnglish.org Cambridge English Language Assessment Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1223 553997 Fax: +44 1223 553621 email: helpdesk@cambridgeenglish.org Introduction The structure of Cambridge English: First – an overview The Cambridge English: First examination consists of four papers Reading and Use of English hour 15 minutes This paper consists of seven parts, with 52 questions For Parts to 4, the test contains texts with accompanying grammar and vocabulary tasks, and separate items with a grammar and vocabulary focus For Parts to 7, the test contains a range of texts and accompanying reading comprehension tasks Writing hour 20 minutes This paper consists of two parts which carry equal marks In Part 1, which is compulsory, candidates have to write an essay of between 140 and 190 words, giving their opinion in response to a task In Part 2, there are three tasks from which candidates choose one to write about The range of tasks from which questions may be drawn includes an article, an email/ letter, a report and a review In this part, candidates have to write between 140 and 190 words Listening 40 minutes (approximately) This paper consists of four parts Each part contains a recorded text or texts and some questions, including multiple-choice, sentence completion and multiple-matching questions Each text is heard twice There is a total of 30 questions Speaking 14 minutes This paper consists of four parts The standard test format is two candidates and two examiners One examiner takes part in the conversation while the other examiner listens Both examiners give marks Candidates will be given photographs and other visual and written material to look at and talk about Sometimes candidates will talk with the other candidate, sometimes with the examiner, and sometimes with both Grading Candidates will receive a score on the Cambridge English Scale for each of the four skills and Use of English The average of these five scores gives the candidate’s overall Cambridge English Scale score for the exam This determines what grade and CEFR level they achieve All candidates receive a Statement of Results and candidates who pass the examination with Grade A, B or C also receive the First Certificate in English Candidates who achieve Grade A receive the First Certificate in English stating that they demonstrated ability at Level C1 Candidates who achieve Grade B or C receive the First Certificate in English certificate stating that they demonstrated ability at Level B2 Candidates whose performance is below B2 level, but falls within Level B1, receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that they have demonstrated ability at Level B1 Candidates whose performance falls below Level B1 not receive a certificate For further information on grading and results, go to the website (see page 4) Test Test READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap There is an example at the beginning (0) Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Example: A closed B contained C surrounded D shut 0 A B C D Lighting a town The Norwegian town of Rjukan lies along the floor of a narrow valley, (0) by sheer mountains Because of its location, the town, with its 3,400 (1) , has in the past lived in shadow for half the year During the day, from late September to mid-March, the town gets no direct natural sunlight at all Its residents all agreed this (2) that the town was incredibly depressing during the winter months However, that all changed in 2013 with the (3) of a system of mirrors whose design Martin Anderson, an artist, had first (4) up with some 12 years earlier With financial (5) from the local government and from several prominent business people, Anderson’s idea became a (6) Today, high on the mountain opposite the town, (7) three large solarpowered, computer-controlled mirrors (8) the precise movement of the sun across the winter sky, reflecting its rays onto the town’s market square and flooding it in bright sunlight Visual materials for the Speaking test Why have the people decided to exercise in these ways? 5C 5D C2 Visual materials for the Speaking test 5E technology music Is it important to keep up to date with all the changes in the world? the news fashion education C3 Visual materials for the Speaking test Why might it be important to give advice in these situations? 6A 6B C4 Visual materials for the Speaking test Why are these people looking at these beautiful things? 6C 6D C5 Visual materials for the Speaking test 6E using the internet having new experiences Should people change the way they spend their free time? spending more time outside meeting friends doing less work C6 getting more exercise Visual materials for the Speaking test Why have the people decided to spend time in these quiet places? 7A 7B C7 Visual materials for the Speaking test What might the people be enjoying about doing these things at night? 7C 7D C8 Visual materials for the Speaking test 7E travelling to other countries speaking other languages Is it important to learn about other cultures? educating ourselves making new friends work opportunities C9 Visual materials for the Speaking test What are the people enjoying about spending time by the different rivers? 8A 8B C10 Visual materials for the Speaking test What are the people enjoying about being at these big events? 8C 8D C11 Visual materials for the Speaking test 8E being part of a group wanting to be popular Are people too 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